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Riverdance World Record attempt

Some 1,693 Irish dancers from 44 countries smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest Riverdance performance today.

Some of the 1,693 Irish dancers including members of the current Riverdance troupe along the banks of the River Liffey during their successfull Guinness World Record attempt for the most number dancers performing Riverdance at the one time today. The dancers lined the North and South Quays while also crossing the Samuel Beckett Bridge. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

On your marks... Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Dancers lined the North and South Quays.
Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Members of the Kirwan Academy of Irish Dance , Co Carlow join the record attempt. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

The Samuel Beckett Bridge bounced like a trampoline as the dancers jigged. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Moya Doherty, Jean Butler, Breandan De Gallai and John McColgan encourage some of the 1,693 Irish dancers including members of the current Riverdance troupe who took part in the event today. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

One of the Riverdance crew encourages members of the Susan Ginnety School of Irish Dance. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Breandan De Gallai , lead dancer with Riverdance, encourages the dancers to keep going. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Some of the younger participants in today's event smile for the cameras. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times